Crime Watch: Abilene Police List Top 10 Most Wanted to Start 2026

A new year is officially underway, but law enforcement in West Texas is already working to close out unfinished business from 2025. The Abilene Police Department has released its latest Most Wanted list, and officials are asking for the public’s help, not action, but information.

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Let me be very clear right up front: never attempt to approach or apprehend a wanted individual yourself. Police stress that some of these suspects may be armed or dangerous. Your role is simple: see something, say something, and stay anonymous.

Texas Rewards Offered for Information Leading to Arrests

Through Abilene Crime Stoppers, cash rewards ranging from $500 to $1,000 are being offered for tips that lead to the arrest of those responsible in these cases. In urgent situations, such as a suspect being spotted at a known location, calling the hotline is strongly encouraged to allow law enforcement to act quickly.

Crime Stoppers emphasizes anonymity at every step. They want your information, not your name.

Ways to submit tips:

• Call (325) 676-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-868-8477
• Submit online web tips
• Use the P3 Tips App on your smartphone
• Calling is best for time-sensitive information.

Texas Most Wanted: Abilene Suspects and Rewards

Here is the current list released by APD, including charges and reward amounts:

1. Xavier Jerimek Daniels-Halley, 25, Aggravated Assault / Continuous Family Violence, $1,000
2. Darrell Lee Roath, 56, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, $500
3. Joseph John Presa, 42, Aggravated Assault Family Violence, $500
4. Caneatra Kennedy Dickerson, 42, Aggravated Assault Family Violence, $500
5. Noah Santiago Ramirez-Rangel, 21, Aggravated Assault, $500
6. Brylee Walker Yamashita, 37, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Evidence Tampering, Prohibited Substance in Jail, $500
7. Santos Ezekiel Martinez, 27, Sexual Assault of a Child, Child Pornography, $500
8. James Maurice Grimes, 33, Injury to an Elderly Person, $500
9. Lawvarence Waymain Robinson, 40, Enhanced Assault Family Violence, $500
10. Christopher Durst Applin, 27, Retaliation, $500

Texas Community Safety Starts With Awareness

I’ve said it for decades on the radio: "safe communities happen when good people speak up." This is not about fear; it’s about responsibility. If you recognize a name, a face, or have information that could help law enforcement, make the call and let professionals handle the rest.

As always, stay anonymous, stay safe, and help keep Abilene and West Texas protected.